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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 280.80 and 65.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 280.80 and 65.48 is: 98.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 280.80 = 65.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/280.80 = 65.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 280.80 × 65.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 18,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,385.38/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.24

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